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Bardstown in March
Bardstown warms up: highs climb to 55°F (13°C), from 44°F in February, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 64/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (112 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 42 min
- Comfort score
- 64/100 · Good
What March feels like
It's cool, with highs near 55°F (13°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 35°F (2°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.4 in (112 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are September & October.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (March – May), which brings about 15.1 in (384 mm) in total.
- Comfort improves from 46/100 in February to 64/100.
- Our Kentucky Bourbon Country route recommends Apr – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Bardstown in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Maker's Mark Distillery
Distillery campus with red-wax dipping and Chihuly glass ceiling.
Willett Distillery
Family distillery with a pot still shaped like its bottle and hilltop grounds.
My Old Kentucky Home State Park
Federal Hill mansion linked to Stephen Foster's state song.
Why now March scores 64/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Bardstown Welcome Center
Court Square visitor center with bourbon trail maps, distillery tour advice and local event info.
Old Talbott Tavern
Stone tavern dating to 1779, serving Kentucky plates and bourbon.
Nearby in March
- Louisville in March~35 mi · highs 55°F, 4.4 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Lexington in March~55 mi · highs 54°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Downtown Cincinnati in March~103 mi · highs 53°F, 4.0 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Nashville in March~135 mi · highs 60°F, 4.5 in rain · 3°C (5°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Bardstown in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Bardstown?
It's middling, scoring 64/100. The best months are September & October, at up to 86. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain. Our Kentucky Bourbon Country route recommends Apr – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Bardstown in March?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Bardstown in March?
Some: about 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 51.4 in (1305 mm).
What should I pack for Bardstown in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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